Independent Township, KS

Living in Independent Township

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Bikeability 5
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Walkability 21
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Commute 94
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Public Transit 6
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Affordability 100
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Public Safety 79
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Airports 5
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Hospitals 58
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Colleges 17
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Schools 29
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Residents

535 Population -180 (2010–19)
52  y Median Age +10 (2010–19)
31% College-Educated -1% (2010–19)
56% Family Households -19% (2010–19)

Age

Under 14 years12%
15 to 34 years19%
35 to 54 years26%
55 to 74 years25%
75 years and over18%

Diversity

Caucasian99%
Hispanic or Latino1%

Education

Less than high school4%
High school graduate31%
Some College35%
Bachelor's degree26%
Graduate degree5%

Households

Family household56%
Householder living alone38%
Householder not living alone6%

Economy

$55k Median Household Income +$3.3k (2010–19)
90% Above Poverty -3% (2010–19)
19  mi Average Commute
100% Lived Here Last Year +20% (2010–19)

Household Income

Less than $25K18%
$25K to $49K28%
$50K to $74K29%
$75K to $99K7%
$100K to $124K4%
$125K to $149K4%
$150K to $199K7%
$200K or more3%

Employers

Government5%
Private sector59%
Self-employed19%

Occupations

Construction and maintenance12%
Factory and transportation9%
Mgt, science, and arts40%
Sales and office22%
Service16%

Commute

Car, truck, or van91%
Walked2%
Worked at home8%

Housing

$96k Median Home Value +$42k (2010–19)
- Built 2000 or Later
$325 Median Monthly Rent +$50 (2010–19)
72% Owner-Occupied +4% (2010–19)

Units in Structure

1 unit, detached93%
Mobile home3%

Year Structure Built

Built 1990 to 19994%
Built 1980 to 19896%
Built 1970 to 197913%
Built 1960 to 196911%
Built 1950 to 195921%
Built 1940 to 194910%
Built 1939 or earlier35%

Home Value

Less than $50K16%
$50K to $99K36%
$100K to $149K14%
$150K to $199K16%
$200K to $249K<1%
$250K to $299K6%
$300K to $399K7%
$400K to $499K3%
$500K to $749K1%

House Heating Type

Electricity13%
LP gas13%
Utility gas71%
Wood3%

Crime

Violent Crime in Independent Township

United States45
Kansas56
Barton County46

Property Crime in Independent Township

United States48
Kansas58
Barton County61

Politics

Voting Patterns

Liberal (22%)(73%) Conservative

2016 Presidential Elections

Hillary Clinton17%
Donald Trump78%

Climate

Monthly Weather Averages

Temp (°F) Rain (in) Snow (in)
Jan 30 1 5
Feb 34 1 4
Mar 43 2 3
Apr 53 2 1
May 63 4 0
Jun 74 4 0
Jul 79 4 0
Aug 77 3 0
Sep 68 2 0
Oct 56 2 0
Nov 42 1 1
Dec 31 1 4

Natural Hazards

The Risk of Natural Hazards in Independent Township

Excessive Heat7
Inland Flooding46
Tornado35
Blizzard4
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Location Map

Public Schools

Public Schools near Independent Township, KS

Private Schools

Private Schools near Independent Township, KS

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Great Bend Sda School
22 miles, SW
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Colleges

Colleges near Independent Township, KS

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Sterling College
30 miles, SE
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Bethany College
46 miles, E
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Hospitals

Hospitals near Independent Township, KS

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Clara Barton Hospital
14 miles, W
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Airports

Airports near Independent Township, KS

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Hays Regional Airport
45 miles, NW
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